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lay opinion testimony

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A quick definition of lay opinion testimony:

Lay opinion testimony is when a regular person gives their opinion or thoughts about something in court. They are not an expert, but they can still share what they think based on what they saw or heard. The court only allows this kind of testimony if it helps to understand the case better. For example, if someone saw a car accident, they can say who they think caused it. But if a doctor needs to explain something medical, they need to be an expert to do so.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Lay opinion testimony is evidence given by a witness who is not qualified as an expert but who testifies to opinions or inferences.

In simpler terms, it means that a regular person who is not an expert can give their opinion or thoughts about something in court.

For example, if a witness saw a car accident, they can give their opinion on who they think was at fault based on what they saw. This is considered lay opinion testimony.

However, there are limitations to what a lay witness can testify to. Their opinion or inference must be based on what they actually perceived and must be helpful in understanding the case or determining a fact in question.

Overall, lay opinion testimony is a way for regular people to share their thoughts and observations in court, but it must be relevant and based on their own experiences.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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